Increase in Missouri casino earnings by 4% in June compared to the previous year
Missouri's casino industry experienced a positive trend in June 2025, with several casinos reporting increased revenues compared to the same month the previous year.
Two of the state's casinos, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles and River City Casino Hotel, collected more revenue in June 2025 than in June 2024. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles was the highest revenue generator, collecting $25.1 million, while River City Casino Hotel followed closely behind with $21.5 million.
However, not all casinos in Missouri saw growth. Argosy Casino & Hotel reported a 7% decline in revenue, and Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau, St. Jo Frontier, and Bally's Kansas City also experienced a decline in revenue. Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau's revenue decreased by 1%, while St. Jo Frontier and Bally's Kansas City posted a 5% decline in revenue.
Despite the positive trend in June, Missouri's casino revenue growth for the fiscal year 2025 is not specifically detailed in available data. The national report shows a 7.1% increase in commercial gaming revenue through May 2025, but Missouri is not mentioned among the top performers or declines.
The focus in Missouri recently has been on legalizing and preparing for online sports betting, which is set to launch in December 2025. With the new sports betting market opening, Missouri’s gaming market may see significant revenue growth later in the year and into 2026.
Among the casinos, Horseshoe St. Louis and Harrah's Kansas City saw the most significant increase in revenue, with Horseshoe St. Louis increasing its revenue by 24%, from $11 million to $13.7 million, and Harrah's Kansas City's revenue increasing by 22%, reaching $15.3 million.
In summary, while the overall commercial gaming revenue reports do not explicitly break out Missouri's figures or its individual casino performance compared to previous years, several casinos in Missouri saw increased revenues in June 2025 compared to the same month the previous year. The upcoming launch of legalized online sports betting in December 2025 is expected to contribute to future gaming revenue growth in Missouri.
References:
[1] Missouri casino revenue growth not detailed in available data
[2] Missouri to launch online sports betting in December 2025
[3] State-level casino gambling in Missouri
[4] Missouri’s 14 sports betting licenses
[5] Impact of online sports betting on Missouri’s gaming market
- Casinos in Las Vegas, known for their casino-culture and casino-personalities, are closely watching Missouri's upcoming online sports betting market, anticipating that it could influence the casino-and-gambling landscape, potentially increasing revenue.
- Despite the success of some casino-games in Missouri, lotteries have not been a significant focus in the state, with efforts being directed more towards the upcoming online sports betting market.
- As Missouri prepares to launch online sports betting, casino-culture enthusiasts speculate that this could lead to a surge in interest in casino-games, possibly resulting in increased revenue for casinos across the state.
